41 Vintage-Inspired Wedding Dresses We Love

For the retro bride.

There’s something about Old-Hollywood glamour that feels decidedly romantic for your wedding day. If you’re a bride-to-be who relishes a retro aesthetic, a vintage-inspired wedding dress is the ideal. Victorian-era silhouettes, opulent Art Deco detailing á la the twenties and thirties, boudoir-inspired gowns reminiscent of the forties, mod sets akin to a sixties Jacqueline Kennedy, and bohemian-style gowns that capture the free-spiritedness of the 1970s are all exquisite variations of vintage that work well for a wedding dress.

A reception akin to the famous party scene in The Great Gatsby would be epic, too, to say the least — champagne tower, anyone? But we digress.

Settling on a style can be difficult if you’re a lover of vintage — what decade do you choose to embody for your wedding day? Various venues can help you narrow in on the type of vintage-inspired wedding dress that’s right for you. A suit or two-piece set is flawless for city hall nuptials while a high-neck or flutter-sleeve satin number is perfectly demure for a church. If you’re having an outdoor wedding, wispy chiffon, tiered lace or embroidered tulle is enchanting in an airy environment. For black tie, go full-on glamour with glittering beads, swishy fringe, or fanciful feathers — it’s your moment in the spotlight, so don’t shy away from something that veers dramatic.

A vintage-inspired wedding dress will read timeless and elegant regardless of the decade you choose to embody — iconic silhouettes are well, iconic for a reason. A classic and coordaining beauty look is the ultimate finish for a vintage-inspired bridal moment whether that’s a red pout, dramatic cat-eye, low chignon, or loose waves topped with a flower crown.

From ultra-glamorous to laid-back and bohemian, our edit of 41 vintage-inspired wedding dresses ahead will inspire the retro wedding day look that’s right for you.